PARK(ing) Day returns to Portland on Sept. 20! This annual event offers Portlanders, artists, designers, and creatives the chance to create unique public spaces that inspire different uses of the right-of-way.

Starting tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 5, Multnomah County, OR will open two daytime cooling centers at noon, and will extend hours into the evening at two large libraries — providing respite for community members as temperatures possibly reach 100 degrees or more. MORE: multco.us/help-when-its-…

.TriMet won't turn away anyone riding to or from a cooling center who cannot pay fare between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5. Please tell your bus operator that you're heading to or from a cooling center. Find cooling center info. and more➡️ multco.us/hot

Thresholds have been met for Multnomah County, OR to open two daytime cooling centers tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 5, from noon to 9 p.m.

Please tell your TriMet bus operator that you're heading to or from a cooling center.

With hot temperatures expected through Sunday, be aware of safety practices to protect yourself and loved ones. #ORwx #WAwx

Join us at the 16th Annual Standard Volunteer Expo! Date: Thursday, Sept. 5 (Tomorrow) Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Pioneer Courthouse Square

Cool down and hydrate at one of our 14 temporary cooling stations. Fill up your reusable bottles and enjoy a refreshing mist at the following Portland Parks & Rec locations: Northeast & North Portland: -Wilshire Park (3550 NE Skidmore St) -Normandale Park (1260 NE 57th Ave)

Practice heat safety at work, outdoors, indoors and in your vehicle. Here's how!

Driven by her mother's legacy of compassion and service, Brandy Westerman reflects on her transition from international humanitarian aid work to tackling Portland's homelessness crisis as the City’s Emergency Humanitarian Operations Director. portland.gov/shelter-servic…

SHARE: In response to NWS Portland's excessive heat warning for today through tomorrow night, MULTCO is opening these COOLING CENTERS on SEPT. 5 & SEPT. 6, from NOON - 9 PM: ◾ Cook Plaza, 19421 SE Stark St, Gresham ◾ Portland Covenant Church, 4046 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland

Stay Cool and Stay Safe During This Heat Event! High heat puts everyone at risk, especially those who live, work, and play outside, and older people without air conditioning. Remember to stay cool and take care of each other!

Be sure you have a plan to stay cool as temperatures rise. Even just a few hours inside with AC can make a big difference. CALL 211 to locate cooling centers, other hot weather resources, and to discuss transportation options. We’re here 24/7 to help.

Check on your neighbors, especially older adults and those living alone, during the heat wave. Help them make a plan to get to a cooler place.

TriMet won't turn away anyone riding to or from a cooling center who cannot pay fare today, Friday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Please tell your bus operator that you're heading to or from a cooling center. Learn more about riding during extreme heat at

PLEASE SHARE: As promised, the following daytime cooling centers will be OPEN from NOON - 9 PM TODAY, FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 🧊 DAYTIME COOLING CENTERS 🧊 ◾ Cook Plaza, 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham ◾ Portland Covenant Church, 4046 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland

We are grateful to the Biden Administration and our Congressional delegation for these investments towards a safer system for everyone traveling in Portland.

Thank you to the Asian and Pacific Islander Community Coalition of Oregon for the amazing gala last night. APICCO has been there to support and advocate for Portland’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Thank you!

The Update on Implementation of the Voter-Approved Charter Amendments Work Session starts in 30 minutes! Check out the event: portland.gov/council-clerk/… and watch LIVE on YouTube, Xfinity Channel 30 and 330, and in-person at 1900 SW 4th Ave, Room 2500.  #pdx #portland